Surgery Scheduler Surgery Vascular

Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:30AM-5PM

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates scheduling of surgical procedures between physicians and their offices available OR specialty time anesthesia and other departments as necessary (i.e. X-ray MRI CT etc.). Coordinates and communicates changes to existing schedule with appropriate departments/staff and makes adjustments to ensure maximum utilization of rooms and equipment.
• Schedules next day and beyond surgical procedures. Maintains and updates surgery assignments. Prints and distributes future OR schedules to all appropriate areas. Notifies providers with schedule changes and additions.
• Obtains necessary lab work x-rays H&P (History & Physical) as applicable.
• Processes patient charges and calculates based on procedure type length of procedure and supplies used. Reviews revenue to ensure charges are entered for every patient. Runs reports and verifies correct entry of codes and updates charges if errors are made.
• Answers screens triages prioritizes and determines urgency of incoming calls. Acts as a resource to providers staff patients and families.
• Operates and troubleshoots office equipment arranges for maintenance repairs as necessary. May maintain inventory of office supplies and complete and submit supply orders to replenish stock.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates scheduling of surgical procedures between physicians and their offices available OR specialty time anesthesia and other departments as necessary (i.e. X-ray MRI CT etc.). Coordinates and communicates changes to existing schedule with appropriate departments/staff and makes adjustments to ensure maximum utilization of rooms and equipment.

• Schedules next day and beyond surgical procedures. Maintains and updates surgery assignments. Prints and distributes future OR schedules to all appropriate areas. Notifies providers with schedule changes and additions.

• Obtains necessary lab work x-rays H&P (History & Physical) as applicable.

• Processes patient charges and calculates based on procedure type length of procedure and supplies used. Reviews revenue to ensure charges are entered for every patient. Runs reports and verifies correct entry of codes and updates charges if errors are made.

• Answers screens triages prioritizes and determines urgency of incoming calls. Acts as a resource to providers staff patients and families.

• Operates and troubleshoots office equipment arranges for maintenance repairs as necessary. May maintain inventory of office supplies and complete and submit supply orders to replenish stock.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a health care setting performing customer service functions that may include experiences in scheduling registration insurance authorization and/or patient billing.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with medical terminology. Basic knowledge of medical insurance plan terminology.

• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients staff and physicians. Able to read and understand verbal and written instructions.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organization and prioritization skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and short deadlines.

• Must have a high attention to detail.

• Proficient computer skills including experience in using Microsoft Office or similar applications and electronic mail.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit approximately 90% of the workday.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally.

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

• Exposed to a fast-paced high noise-level office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program